INFORMATION ON APPLYING FOR VISA TO KAZAKHSTAN
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VISA CATEGORIES & LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Visa for private trip (B10)
Visa recipients:
- Persons traveling for private purposes.
- Persons traveling for a funeral or in cases of illness of relatives.
- Spouses, children or parents traveling together with citizens of Kazakhstan.
- Spouses, children traveling together with ethnic Kazakhs.
- Former compatriots.
Visa multiplicity, validity and permited period of stay:
- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period.
- Multiple-entry up to 180 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 90 days at each entry (only if there is an invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan).
- Multiple-entry up to 3 years with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 90 days at each entry (only for former compatriots).
Required documents:
1. Passport.
2. Copy of passport (only page with holder's information).
3. Visa application form, filled and signed.
4. One photograph (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm).
5. One of the following documents:
- Letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan;
- Cover letter from the applicant with a request to issue a single-entry visa (only for former compatriots and for citizens of countries who are exempted from providing letter of invitation).
6. Certificate of loss of citizenship of Kazakhstan (for former compatriots who have documents confirming their connection with Kazakhstan).
7. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada:
- single-entry visa - $80 USD;
- 1-year multiple-entry visa - $ 200 USD;
- 2-year multiple-entry visa - $ 400 USD;
- 3-year multiple-entry visa - $ 600 USD.
8. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant (not required if applicant picks up passport in person).
Work visa (C3)
Visa recipients:
Persons traveling to Kazakhstan for the purpose of employment, as well as members of their families.
Visa multiplicity, validity and permited period of stay:
- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period.
- Multiple-entry up to 3 years with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period.
Required documents:
1. Passport.
2. Copy of passport (only page with holder's information).
3. Visa application form, filled and signed.
4. One photograph (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm).
5. Copy of letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.
6. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada:
- single-entry visa - $ 80 USD;
- 1-year multiple-entry visa - $ 200 USD;
- 2-year multiple-entry visa - $ 400 USD;
- 3-year multiple-entry visa - $ 600 USD.
7. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant (not required if applicant picks up passport in person).
Visa for private trip of ethnic Kazakhs (C10)
Visa recipients:
Ethnic Kazakhs.
Visa multiplicity, validity and permited period of stay:
- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period.
- Multiple-entry up to 3 years with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period (for the first time the visa is issued up to 1 year).
Required documents:
1. Passport.
2. Copy of passport (only page with holder's information).
3. Visa application form, filled and signed.
4. One photograph (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm).
5. Cover letter from the applicant with a request to issue a visa.
6. Document proving the nationality of the applicant (for example, a birth certificate where the nationality of both parents is indicated as Kazakh).
7. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant (not required if applicant picks up passport in person).
Visa for business trip (B1)
Visa recipients:
- Participants of conferences, symposiums, forums, exhibitions, concerts, cultural, scientific events, meetings, round tables, exhibitions, expert meetings.
- Persons accompanying humanitarian aid.
- Persons arriving for the purpose of giving lectures and conducting classes at educational institutions.
- Participants of youth, student and school exchange programs (with the exception of study at educational institutions of Kazakhstan).
- Participants of sport events.
Visa multiplicity, validity and permited period of stay:
- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 60 days.
- Multiple-entry up to 1 year with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 60 days at each entry (only if there is an invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan).
Required documents:
1. Passport.
2. Copy of passport (only page with holder's information).
3. Visa application form, filled and signed.
4. One photograph (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm).
5. One of the following documents:
- Note verbal;
- Letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan;
- Cover letter from the applicant with a request to issue a single-entry visa (only for for citizens of countries who are exempted from providing letter of invitation).
6. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada:
- single-entry visa - $80 USD;
- multiple-entry visa - $200 USD.
7. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant (not required if applicant picks up passport in person).
Visa for business trip (B2)
Visa recipients:
- Persons arriving for the purpose of installation, repair and maintenance of equipment;
- Persons arriving to provide consulting or audit services.
Visa multiplicity, validity and permited period of stay:
- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days.
- Multiple-entry up to 180 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 90 days at each entry.
Required documents:
1. Passport.
2. Copy of passport (only page with holder's information).
3. Visa application form, filled and signed.
4. One photograph (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm).
5. Letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.
6. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada:
- single-entry visa - $80 USD;
- multiple-entry visa - $200 USD.
7. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant (not required if applicant picks up passport in person).
Visa for business trip (B3)
Visa recipients:
- Persons arriving for negotiations, conclusion of contracts within the framework of cooperation in the field of industrialization and investment.
- Founders or members of the board of directors.
Visa multiplicity, validity and permited period of stay:
- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days.
- Multiple-entry up to 1 year with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days at each entry (only if there is an invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan).
Required documents:
1. Passport.
2. Copy of passport (only page with holder's information).
3. Visa application form, filled and signed.
4. One photograph (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm).
5. One of the following documents:
- Note verbal;
- Letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan;
- Cover letter from the applicant with a request to issue a single-entry visa (only for for citizens of countries who are exempted from providing letter of invitation).
6. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada:
- single-entry visa - $80 USD;
- multiple-entry visa - $200 USD.
7. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant (not required if applicant picks up passport in person).
Visa to enter Kazakhstan to apply for permanent residency (B8)
Visa recipients:
Persons traveling to obtain a permanent residence permit in Kazakhstan.
Visa multiplicity, validity and permited period of stay:
- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period.
- Multiple-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period.
Required documents::
1. Passport.
2. Copy of passport (only page with holder's information).
3. Visa application form, filled and signed.
4. One photograph (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm).
5. Cover letter from the applicant with a request to issue a visa.
6. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada:
- single-entry visa - $180 USD;
- multiple-entry visa - $300 USD.
7. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant (not required if applicant picks up passport in person).
! To obtain a permanent residence permit in Kazakhstan additional documents will be required. Please check in advance the list of the required documents at the territorial departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.
Tourist visa (B12)
Visa recipients:
Persons traveling as tourists.
Visa multiplicity, validity and permited period of stay:
- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days at each entry.
- Multiple-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days at each entry (only if there is an invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan).
Required documents::
1. Passport.
2. Copy of passport (only page with holder's information).
3. Visa application form, filled and signed.
4. One photograph (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm).
5. One of the following documents:
- Letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan;
- Cover letter from the applicant with a request to issue a single-entry visa (only for citizens of countries who are exempted from providing letter of invitation).
6. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada:
- single-entry visa - $60 USD;
- multiple-entry visa - $90 USD.
7. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant (not required if applicant picks up passport in person).
Transit visa (B13)
Visa recipients:
Persons travelling as transit passengers through the territory of Kazakhstan.
Visa multiplicity, validity and permited period of stay:
- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 5 days.
- Multiple-entry up to 180 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 5 days.
Required documents::
1. Passport.
2. Copy of passport (only page with holder's information).
3. Visa application form, filled and signed.
4. One photograph (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm).
5. Cover letter from the applicant with a request to issue a visa.
6. Copy of visa of the destination country and copy of air or railway ticket.
7. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada:
- single-entry visa - $20 USD;
- multiple-entry visa - $90 USD.
8. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant (not required if applicant picks up passport in person).
Business-Immigrant (C5)
You can apply for "C5" category Business Immigrant visa (single entry until 90 days) if you are adult visiting Kazakhstan with a purpose of entrepreneurial activity.
Documents required
- Cover letter of request signed by the applicant;
- Visa Application. A separate visa application form must be completed for each person. All fields must be completed, otherwise your application may be refused. Please see Visa application instructions for details. Download the visa application form;
- Valid passport. You must submit your passport valid for at least 3 months longer than the validity of the requested visa. The passport must have at least two blank pages for a visa and for entry and exit stamps;
- Photocopy of your passport’s main page;
- Photo. One passport size (3.5cm x 4.5cm or 5 x 5cm) photo of the applicant, which should be stapled to the marked space in the upper right hand corner of the application form.
- Medical certificate confirming the absence of diseases, the presence of which prohibits entry of foreigners and stateless persons to the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- Medical insurance;
- Criminal record certificate issued by the authorized body of the country of citizenship or permanent residence;
- Certificate of the absence of a ban on entrepreneurial activity on the basis of a court decision issued by the authorized body of the country of citizenship or permanent residence, if the issuance of such a certificate is provided for by the legislation of a foreign state (if applicable).
- Consular fee - 80 USD. Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada. Visa Fees are not refundable.